Craftsman 358.350260 Operator's Manual page 17

TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART
TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY
Engine will not
start or will run
only a few
seconds after
starting.
Engine will not
idle properly.
Engine will not •
accelerate, •
lacks power,
or dies under •
a load.
Engine smokes •
excessively. •
Engine runs •
hot. •
Oil inadequate •
for bar and •
chain
lubrication.
• Ignition switch off.
• Engine flooded.
• Fuel tank empty.
• Spark plug not firing.
• Fuel not reaching
carburetor.
• Carburetor requires
adjustment.
• None of the above.
• Idle speed set too high
or too low.
• Low Speed Mixture
requires adjustment.
Crankshaft seals worn.
Compression low.
None of the above.
Air filter dirty.
Spark plug fouled.
Carburetor requires
adjustment.
Exhaust ports or muff-
ler outlets plugged.
Compression low.
None of the above.
Choke partially on.
Fuel mixture incorrect.
Air filter dirty.
High Speed Mixture
requires adjustment.
Crankcase leak.
Fuel mixture incorrect.
Spark plug incorrect.
High Speed Mixture
set too lean.
Exhaust ports or muff-
ler outlets plugged.
Carbon build-up on
muffler outlet screen.
Fan housing/cylinder
fins dirty.
None of the above.
Oil tank empty.
Oil pump or oil filter
clogged.
Guide bar oil hole
blocked.
• Move Ignition switch to ON.
• See "Starting Instructions."
• Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.
• Install new spark plug.
• Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
• See "Carburetor Adjustments."
Contact Sears Service.
See "Carburetor Adjustments."
See "Carburetor Adjustments."
Contact Sears Service.
Contact Sears Service.
Contact Sears Service.
Clean or replace air filter.
Clean or replace plug
and regap.
See "Carburetor Adjustments."
Contact Sears Service.
Contact Sears Service.
Contact Sears Service.
Adjust choke.
Empty fuel tank and refill with
correct fuel mixture.
Clean or replace air filter.
See "Carburetor Adjustments."
Contact Sears Service.
See "Fueling Your Unit."
Replace with correct plug.
See "Carburetor Adjustments."
Contact Sears Service.
Clean spark arrestor screen.
Clean area.
Contact Sears Service.
Fill oil tank.
Contact Sears Service.
Remove bar and clean.
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